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9.9
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117 reviews
9.9
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117 reviews
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I recently visited this community to see an old neighbor and this place is absolutely amazing The staff was friendly. It was very clean and the administrator and her assistant was very friendly and...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
At the Gardens of Pelham Assisted Living, our retirement community meets the diverse and changing needs of today’s senior citizens. Conveniently located off 1-65 North at exit 246 in Pelham near the Oak Mountain Park, the Garden’s atmosphere is warm and relaxed. Our month-to-month rent, without...
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1414 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
10
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96 reviews
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Danberry is an exceptional facility. Of all the assisted living facilities we visited, only Longleaf was in the same level of quality, but not at the level of Danberry. The room, the food, the activities,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Danberry at Inverness reflects a complete break from the conventions of ordinary senior living communities by embracing a distinctive philosophy focused on celebrating life with style. Here, you will find every convenience and amenity imaginable for active adults over 55, including a full...
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9.6
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25 reviews
9.6
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25 reviews
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Best assisted living facility in this area. We have checked. I would recommend and all I have to say is don't waste your time. Just go to the crossings.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Photo of Truewood by Merrill, Riverchase
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66 Floor plans available
9.1
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59 reviews
9.1
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59 reviews
5 star
56%
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29%
3 star
8%
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Environment, cost with levels (currently doesn't need any additional services. I will say they were kind in holding my mom's room when she had a medical set back. My mom feels welcomed and is enjoying her...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in Hoover, Alabama, Truewood by Merrill, Riverchase is a newly renovated senior living community featuring a total of 110 beautifully appointed residences: 86 assisted living and 28 memory care apartments. The innovative assisted living apartments, specialized dementia care suites and...
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44 Floor plans available
9.0
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19 reviews
9.0
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19 reviews
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My only concern is that their prices have gone up every year that my relative has been there. However, Yes, I'd recommend a Bungalows to anyone. The staff has been very nice and informed me if there's ever...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Morningside of Riverchase in Hoover, Alabama is a beautifully furnished assisted living community offering spacious 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, and a wealth of amenities so you can feel right at home, right from the start.Located in historic Hoover, Morningside of Riverchase is an elegantly...
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8.6
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85 reviews
8.6
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85 reviews
5 star
46%
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3 star
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My loved one seems to like living there & everyone is very friendly. Things that could be addressed: tons of activities scheduled that don't actually take place. Food is pretty good but service is...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Holiday Retirement provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on picturesque grounds in the scenic, quiet community of Hoover, you'll love the inviting elegance of our facilities while enjoying the convenience of our nearby community. We're just minutes...
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77 Floor plans available
8.5
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15 reviews
8.5
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15 reviews
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53%
4 star
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3 star
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Great place with very nice people and staff! The food is very good with lots of choices! The activities and concerts are really fun! Love the place
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
It’s not downsizing your home; it’s upsizing your possibilities. Located on 20 wooded acres in Birmingham’s prestigious Riverchase area, our continuing care retirement community (CCRC) gives you a maintenance-free lifestyle with the retirement you deserve. Our community has a full continuum...
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I am impressed with the staff as they are attentive and helpful. They offer some activities and the community is clean. I would recommend this community.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Maplewood Lane Traditional Assisted Living If you or someone in your family is having difficulty living independently, yet doesn't need 24-hour care and medical supervision, then assisted living will provide the ideal solution. If you or a loved one requires assistance with bathing, dressing,...
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3 star
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This community was very nice and the people were very friendly however, I needed my aunt in a community where they gathered and there were more gathering places at another community. The people were very...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Real Service At the heart of Country Cottage is CareSteps, an individualized service plan designed to solve the real, day-to-day issues that have threatened to destroy the independence you've worked so hard to achieve. CareSteps assures that you'll receive the right amount of help at the right...
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Cost of independent living in Hardy, AL

The average cost of senior living in Hardy is $3,805 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake View, AL with an average of $3,308 per month.

Independent living costs in Hardy, AL, vs. nearby cities

Hardy, AL
$3,805/mo
$3,808/mo
$3,879/mo

Independent living costs in Hardy, AL, vs. state and national averages

Hardy, AL
$3,805/mo
$3,478/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Hardy, AL, vs. other senior living options

$4,234/mo
Independent Living
$3,805/mo

Independent living costs in Hardy, AL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,598/mo
Studio
$4,131/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,554/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,635/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,300/mo

Senior living costs in Hardy vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Hardy, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHardy, ALAlabamaU.S.
Independent Living$3,805/mo$3,478/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,136/mo$3,866/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,234/mo$3,907/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Hardy, AL:$3,805/mo
Alabama:$3,478/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Hardy, AL:$4,136/mo
Alabama:$3,866/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Hardy, AL:$4,234/mo
Alabama:$3,907/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Hardy, AL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Hardy and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Hardy, AL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Hardy have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Hardy, AL$3,182/mo$3,187/mo-0.2%
Alabama$2,827/mo$2,750/mo+2.8%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Hardy, AL
2024 average cost:$3,182/mo
2023 average cost:$3,187/mo
Percent change:-0.2%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$2,827/mo
2023 average cost:$2,750/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Hardy

Recent reviews for independent living in Hardy

Homeland Assisted Living Facility in Jemison, AL

5.0
My parents have been here almost a year. The staff and owner are friendly and have genuine concern for the residents. They get to know the residents, so when something is not right (mentally/physically) they know and can address it quickly. It’s never easy for a person to transition from ...
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Kirkwood by the River in Birmingham, AL

5.0
My parents moved into Kirkwood by the River 9 years ago and I've NEVER had a complaint about anything. This is the best run and kindest retirement place anyone could ever find. The entire staff are kind, thoughtful, patient and courteous. A wonderful place in a great setting with Christian ...
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Fair Haven Retirement Community in Birmingham, AL

4.0
There have been some issues with the billing but I'm having a meeting with them this week to get that resolved. Based on our experience I would recommend them.

Hardy independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hardy independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hardy, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Hardy independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Hardy partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hardy, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
62.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Hardy independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Hardy communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hardy, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hardy independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Hardy offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hardy, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
87.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
87.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
87.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
50%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75%
47%
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